Kennedy announces $3.5 million for generators for Shreveport

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,537,919 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for infrastructure that will power water pump stations during natural disasters that affect Shreveport, La.
“Back up electricity is critical when bad weather hits. This $3.5 million will provide generators to Shreveport so that Louisianians are prepared for the next storm,”
said Kennedy.
The FEMA aid will fund the following:
$3,351,713 to purchase and install two permanent 1250-kilowatt generators in Shreveport, La.
$186,206 for the management costs of installing two permanent 1250-kilowatt generators in Shreveport, La.